About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Automotive Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program Overview

This entry-level Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a one-year, full-time rotational program that accelerates the development of early-career engineers through hands-on projects, cross-functional rotations, and mentorship. Participants complete meaningful engineering work while exploring multiple disciplines across Confidential Client’s North American operations and return to a permanent role with expanded technical skills and a broader network.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s EDP offers structured rotations, mentorship, and project ownership. As an EDP associate you will:

• Participate in a one-year rotational program across engineering and manufacturing functions
• Work on real engineering projects that impact safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency
• Use technical problem solving and data analysis to identify root cause and deliver countermeasures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leaders to implement improvements
• Present project outcomes to leadership and receive career development coaching

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Available Engineering Career Paths

Opportunities vary by business needs. Current disciplines include:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Quality Engineering
• Equipment / Tooling Design Engineering
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Product & Testing Engineering
• Market Quality Engineering
• Design Engineering
• Facilities Engineering
• New Model Engineering

Many roles emphasize technical problem solving, data analysis, design support, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Program Locations

This posting covers multiple openings across North America. Representative locations include:

• Lincoln, AL
• Tallapoosa, GA
• Greensburg, IN
• Ohio: Anna, East Liberty, Marysville, Raymond, Russells Point

Specific roles and exact sites vary by year and business needs.

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Who We’re Looking For

We welcome new graduates and early-career engineers who demonstrate curiosity, teamwork, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should be prepared to learn across functions and contribute to manufacturing and development priorities.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET or ATMAE accredited program
• Primary majors considered: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology (other engineering majors may be considered)
• Less than 2 years of professional engineering work experience
• 3 months of relevant co-op or internship experience preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (no visa sponsorship available now or in the future; applicants requiring sponsorship such as F‑1 CPT/OPT, H‑1B, TN, etc. will not be considered)

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Program Benefits & Total Rewards

• Competitive base salary (estimated: $60,864 per year)
• Paid overtime and regional bonuses (when applicable)
• Industry-leading medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans
• Paid time off, holidays, and scheduled shutdowns
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match and additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and education reimbursement
• Training, development programs, and career mobility opportunities
• Wellbeing programs, childcare & eldercare support, and community engagement programs
• Employee product programs and lifestyle accounts

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Additional Information

• This is a general posting that represents multiple openings across departments and locations. Specific role details and assignments will be provided during the recruiting process.
• Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for these positions.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.